HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Better Treatment For Severe Cough

Hi am 45 year old. from last two years i have severe cough problem. many doctors have consulted but it is not cured, doctors saying that i have cough allergy, every doctor giving some antibiotics & suggesting to take foracort-400 capsule. even nowadays only taking of a capsule in a day, it gives relief for one day. i want to stop taking foracort-400 as it is nothing but a steroide. pl guide me.
Wed, 30 Sep 2020
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

Noted your history of chronic coughing for 2 years, consulted many Doctors, gets well with Foracort - 400 but wants to stop.
With the history your have given my thoughts are as follows:
- First of all get the proper investigations done:
Pulmonary function tests.
- CT scan of chest.
- Tests of blood.
- Mantoux test.
- Clinical evaluation and proper auscultation of chest by a Physician can hear sounds if there is any asthma or so.
- Also get the blood sugar to rule out diabetes.
- Serum Calcium as you have taken steroid.
- Vitamin A and D tests done. Get corrected if any deficiency as these 2 vitamins help a lot.
All these will find the proper cause and if the blood tests for allergy is positive then you get specific treatment.
- You may need to take a long courses, again and again as needed.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, ENT & General Surgeon

I find this answer helpful
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Allergic cough


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Better Treatment For Severe Cough

Hi, Noted your history of chronic coughing for 2 years, consulted many Doctors, gets well with Foracort - 400 but wants to stop. With the history your have given my thoughts are as follows: - First of all get the proper investigations done: Pulmonary function tests. - CT scan of chest. - Tests of blood. - Mantoux test. - Clinical evaluation and proper auscultation of chest by a Physician can hear sounds if there is any asthma or so. - Also get the blood sugar to rule out diabetes. - Serum Calcium as you have taken steroid. - Vitamin A and D tests done. Get corrected if any deficiency as these 2 vitamins help a lot. All these will find the proper cause and if the blood tests for allergy is positive then you get specific treatment. - You may need to take a long courses, again and again as needed. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T. Chandrakant, ENT & General Surgeon